Contract Manager

Pinnacle Group; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Contract Manager. This role involves managing soft services like cleaning and grounds maintenance across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in facilities management, budget management, and health and safety compliance. The position requires travel to various locations and offers a range of employee benefits including flexible working arrangements and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Retail Discounts

Childcare Assistance

Additional Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing soft facilities services in cleaning and grounds maintenance.
• Experience with budget management and full profit and loss accountability.
• Track record in facilities management, particularly in a multi-site environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and regular audits.
• Ensure services comply with contract specifications and KPIs.
• Recruit and supervise on-site staff or subcontractors.

Skills

Budget management

Facilities management

Health and Safety compliance

People management

Education

IOSH Managing Safely Qualification or equivalent

Job description

Pinnacle Group are looking for an experienced Contract Manager to manage the Soft Services of cleaning, bulk collection and grounds maintenance. You will be responsible for managing multi-site facilities contracts, ensuring services are delivered to high standards, on time and within budget. You will oversee recruitment and training, managing budgets and performance, ensuring health & safety compliance and maintaining strong client relationships.

You will be joining our Soft FM team who are responsible for a wide range of cleaning, grounds maintenance and caretaking services to ensure community assets are well-maintained.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing outsourced service contracts within the facilities management sector, with a strong focus on service quality and tenant satisfaction. They will demonstrate effective budget control, along with robust financial and performance monitoring skills. A solid understanding of health and safety regulations is essential.The role involves conducting audits, inspections and risk assessments, as well as managing feedback and driving continuous improvement. If you are passionate about people and delivering high-quality services, this could be the right opportunity for you.

The role requires travel to Worthing, Horsham, Brighton and Crawley. The working hours are 7.30am - 3.30pm, Monday - Friday. A company van and a fuel card will be provided.

Who we are

Pinnacle Group is a leading UK private sector provider of housing and neighbourhood services, managing and maintaining communities where people live, learn, work and play.

We're a people-first organisation with a values driven culture that has remained consistent for thirty years; living through how we treat our employees and our customers.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone who, alongside the key criteria below, will sign up to our values of Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge and Deliver Excellence and will be determined to maintain the confidence of our clients and communities.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and regular audits and supervise operations to maintain high standards.
• Ensure all services are delivered in line with contract specifications, KPIs, and site-specific Health and Safety plans.
• Recruit, supervise, and support on-site staff or subcontractors.
• Conduct local walkabouts and interface with residents and housing officers.
• Assist in managing the contract budget, ensuring expenditures remain within budget.
• Ensure all operations are fully compliant with health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Address incidents or hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Drive initiatives for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Handle feedback and service escalations effectively.

Key requirements

• Proven experience in managing soft facilities services in cleaning and grounds maintenance.
• Experience with budget management and full profit and loss accountability.
• Demonstrable track record in facilities management, particularly in a multi-site environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, compliance standards, and best practices in facilities management.
• Full driving licence
• IOSH Managing Safely Qualification or equivalent is advantageous

Our Offer

The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of our customers.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds - particularly from those who represent the communities we serve.

As a colleague, you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.

We offer a wide range of benefits at Pinnacle Group, dependant on your role or business area, these range from additional leave packages to pension plans and discounts at your favourite retailers

Maternity/paternity packages

Flexible Working Arrangements

Life Assurance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Additional Annual Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail Discounts

Childcare Assistance

Season Ticket Loans

Sick Pay Schemes

Personal Development Plans